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The most delicious Microgreens on the planet! Maybe the universe too...
Each pouch comes filled with 50-60 grams of our growing medium (soil) and a separate little package of microgreen seeds. Remember, there is no need to repot the seeds and soil... our pouch is the pot!

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Remember there is no need to transplant the soil – our pouch is the pot!


Gift-a-Green’s are designed to be grown indoors next to a window that provides lots of natural daylight.


Plant your microgreen seeds at any time of year. They do require as much natural light as possible and as long as they are in an area where they get natural daylight they will grow in any season (even on cloudy and rainy days).


The seeds we have chosen for Gift-a-Green are best to be planted just below the soil surface. A general rule of thumb is that the bigger the seeds the deeper to plant, although the maximum should be about 2 inches for the sunflower (our largest seeds).


It’s best to spread the seeds along the surface of the soil and then lightly shake the pouch back and forth until the seeds settle. The more shaking the deeper the seeds generally fall.


The best method for watering is to use a spray bottle to heavily mist (but not soak) the soil. It’s important not to over-water as the seeds may not grow if they are over saturated. If you prefer not to spray the soil then add about ¼ cup of water every 2-3 days (depending on the amount of sunlight and temperature of the room). Make sure the soil does not dry out completely.



We have selected seeds that have a growing period from 7 to 14 days. After the 10-day mark all of our microgreens would be ready to be consumed. This is the point at which your microgreens will be richest in nutrients.

The best method for consumption is to use scissors to trim at the stems above the soil level and then thoroughly rinse. Please compost the excess soil and roots.


Microgreens are best used as a garnish on soups,salads, sandwiches or any other of your favourite dishes. They are packed full of nutrients and vitamins and contain a taste explosion of deliciousness! 

Enjoy!!

No, they are not. Our friends at Mumm's Sprouting Seeds offer the following explanation: 

Sprouts are the first stage of a plants development, microgreens the second. They are grown hydroponically and without medium, and are keep moist and at room temperature until they germinate. The entire sprout is consumed, including the root.

Microgreens are grown in a medium (soil or otherwise). They are harvested after they have established roots and opened their cotyledons. Only the stems and leaves are consumed; they are harvested above their roots.

1) Shake pouch vigorously until the soil has fallen towards the bottom half of the pouch.
2) Using scissors cut along the dotted line at the very top of the pouch.
3) Once opened, carefully remove the seed package being cautious not to spill any soil. 

4) After the seed pouch is removed, cut along the dotted line in the middle of the pouch.

Now that the pouch is opened, please refer to the FAQ question - How do I grow my microgreens? 

Our seeds are provided by an amazing company called Mumm's Sprouting Seeds based in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. 

All of our seeds are 100% Organic and non-GMO, and no sprays or chemicals are added. Microgreen seeds are known to be packed full of flavour and there are studies indicating that they pack a supremely powerful punch of nutritional content. You need to try to them! 

Some of the very best loose-leaf tea you can find. Seriously, you need to try it! 

Inside the pouch you will find 40 grams of loose-leaf tea supplied by Tealish Fine Teas. Simply open the pouch take your appropriate serving size and relax while you steep and than enjoy.

Chocolate Loves Strawberry: 

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped with boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 2-5 min. 

Toasty Almond:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped with boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 4-6 min.

Lemon Meringue:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped with boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 4-6 min. 

Chai Darling:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped with boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 3-5 min. 

Ginger Sparkle:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best prepared with water below boiling, approximately 80 degrees. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 1-3 min.

Electric Earl Grey:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped with boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 3-5 min.

Sleep Fairy:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best steeped in boiling water. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 4-6 min. 

Sakura Sunrise:

Brewing Instructions: This tea is best prepared with water below boiling, approximately 80 degrees. 1 tsp per 6-8oz cup. Steep 1-3 min.

Our tea is supplied by Tealish Fine Teas based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tealish is a modern tea boutique which opened its doors in 2005 with the intention of changing people's perceptions of tea. They wanted to show people how incredibly fun, delicious, healthy and amazing premium loose-leaf tea is. We agree! 

1) Shake the pouch lightly so that all the loose-leaf tea falls towards the bottom. 

2) Cut along the portion of the pouch above the ziplock.

3) Remove the desired amount of tea. 

4) Seal the ziplock to ensure your tea stays fresh. 

Great Question! It really depends on the location of your recipient, border controls and Canada Post. We ship from our facility within 1 to 2 business days. We are not able to guarantee a shipping date because after we send it we rely on Canada Post and other international postal companies. 

Canada Post has the following guidelines on their website: 

Regular letters are delivered within 2 business days within a city, in 3 business days within a province, and in 4 business days nationally (excluding the day of mailing). If you are sending letters internationally, delivery time varies by country, but we expect international letters to be delivered in 4 to 7 business days.

Although we make every effort to meet these high standards, they are not guaranteed.

We are looking into this option and will have it available very soon. Please stay tuned! 

Yes, they are. We work with 100's of retailers across Canada and are hoping to add international retailers very soon. 

For a retailer located near you, please refer to our Store Locator section: Store Locator

Yes we do! Please contact us directly at info@giftagreen.com to discuss quantities, pricing and shipping. 

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